Central Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Central African Republic

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Central African Republic in XAF. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Central African Republic with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Central African Republic

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Monthly estimateXAF 327,600

$584.69 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXAF 1,050/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Central African Republic fuel prices

AfroFuel shows Central African Republic prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking Central African Republic against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, Central African Republic petrol is 76% above the Central Africa average. Prices may still differ between Bangui, Bimbo, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Central African Republic?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Central African Republic at XAF 1,050/L, with a USD comparison of $1.87/L. Prices can vary between Bangui, Bimbo, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Central African Republic?

Diesel is shown at XAF 1,250/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $2.23/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Central African Republic?

LPG is listed at XAF 1,100/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in Central African Republic?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about XAF 327,600, or $584.69 for comparison.

When were these Central African Republic fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Apr 13, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Can I compare Central African Republic with another African country?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare Central African Republic against nearby Central Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.